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For New Attorneys / For the Record / Law Practice

Ethical Considerations When Working with Other Counsel

Ethical Considerations When Working with Other Counsel

By Irean Zhang

The old adage “two is better than one” certainly rings true in today’s legal world. A complex civil matter can involve national counsel, local counsel, trial counsel, and appellate counsel. Co-counseling combines the expertise and experience of multiple lawyers, which can provide benefits to the client and to counsel, including compliance with Rule 1.1 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct regarding competence. However, lawyers will do well to keep the following in mind before they agree to a co-counseling arrangement.    Read More

For New Attorneys / For the Record / Law Practice

Message from the Chair of the NLD

Message from the Chair of the NLD

Hi Everyone,

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is a vital part of our overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, mental health issues among lawyers are prevalent. That is likely due to the stress and demands of our profession (which is added to anything happening in our personal lives). Many lawyers are deterred from seeking professional help and talking about their struggles with others because of the stigma around mental health. Read More

Law Practice

Legal Marketing 101: Three LinkedIn Tips for Attorneys

Legal Marketing 101: Three LinkedIn Tips for Attorneys

By Tina Mihelich
California Western School of Law Class of ’23

Few people enter law school with the intention of becoming a marketing professional. The conventional wisdom of legal practitioners is: do good work, and success will follow. Over the last two decades, however, advancements in technology and communication have made client acquisition, development, and retention strategies nearly as important as good legal work to the success of a law firm, whether AmLaw 100 or solo practitioner. Read More

For New Attorneys / For the Record / Law Practice

The Intersection Between Media and Law: Television News in COVID-19 and Beyond

The Intersection Between Media and Law: Television News in COVID-19 and Beyond

By Sara Gold
Eastman IP

“In order to produce a good news story, it really comes down to the people and letting them tell the story,” said ABC 10News reporter Adam Racusin during last month’s Bench/Bar Lunch & Learn, at which 10News journalists gave insight into the production of television news including legal journalism. Read More